Energy Skills Queensland in Toowong | Community organisation

Energy Skills Queensland

Locality: Toowong

Phone: +61 7 3721 8800

Address: 70 Sylvan Road 4066 Toowong, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.energyskillsqld.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Do you have an electrical apprentice? Tune in to watch the Electrical Safety Office's free webinar on Thursday 10 September for tips on keeping them safe at work. #ElectricitySafetyWeek

23.01.2022 ESQs Industry Workforce Planner, Jakes Jacobs recently delivered a presentation at the Queensland Water Skills Forum on the Workforce Planning challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector. Jakes presentation highlighted the importance of industry intelligence and specific programs that contribute to bridging the gap in supply and demand. To learn more about how ESQ assists industry with Workforce Planning and Research, get in touch today!

23.01.2022 Thank you to all who attended our Safety Leadership at Work webinar, we appreciate your time. We would also like to thank our presenter Tim Roberts and guest speakers Daryl Curran and Dr Tristan Casey for their input on Safety Leadership. Make sure to follow us on our social media to keep up with upcoming news and events. ... If you have any questions or suggestions for future webinar topics please get in touch with our team at [email protected] or comment below.

22.01.2022 A reminder that our Safety Leadership at Work Webinar is coming up. Join us, along with the Commissioner for Electrical Safety Greg Skyring to discuss the significance of safety in the workplace and the importance of the pilot program in facilitating a safe work environment. Register now for free here: https://bit.ly/Safety_Leadership_at_Work_Webinar

22.01.2022 Is safety a concern? Find out how you can improve safety leadership in your workplace. Energy Skills Queensland will be holding a webinar about Safety Leadership at Work (SLAW) and how it can benefit you and your organisation. Make sure to tune in to hear the successful results from organisations who have previously attended the program.... Register now for free by clicking on the link below. https://bit.ly/Safety_Leadership_at_Work_Webinar

22.01.2022 The Electrical Safety Office will host three work health and safety forums for electrical contractors and workers, industry workers and householders. All three events are free, and spots are limited so register today at www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/your-industry/electricity

22.01.2022 The Australian Government is supporting small businesses to retain their apprentices and trainees. Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy of 50 per cent of the apprentices or trainees wage for 9 months from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020. Employers can register for the subsidy from 2 April 2020. Final claims for payment must be lodged by 31 December 2020. The subsidy will be available to small businesses employing fewer than 20 employees who retain an apprenti...ce or trainee.The apprentice or trainee must have been in-training with a small business as at 1 March 2020. Employers will be able to access the subsidy after an eligibility assessment is undertaken by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider. For further information about the Economic Response to the Coronavirus can be found on the Australian Government website (https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus) and how to apply for the subsidy, including information on eligibility, contact an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.

22.01.2022 Hi all, Still time to grab a free ticket to our Metal Fabrication Career Start program information session on today at Major Training in Ormeau from 11am. For further information you can contact Program Coordinator, Claire on 0421 853 018.

22.01.2022 REMINDER - Only 3 days left until Energy Skills Queensland's Mental Health in Focus Webinar. With presentations from Griffith University, Mates in Energy and Mining, and a White Ribbon Ambassador. Register below ... http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus See more

21.01.2022 Are you interested in completing an electrical or engineering trade, but don’t know where to start? Call Energy Skills Queensland on (07) 3721 8800 to discuss our upcoming pre-employment programs.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our Career Start Rail Skills students in Maryborough who graduated with a Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure today. Well done, everyone! Big shout out to our colleagues at CERT Training RTO ID 51333! #RailSkills #SQW

21.01.2022 Energy Queensland recently released the Look up and Live app, an important powerline safety tool used to promote adequate planning and safe working requirements near powerlines and an important portal for businesses to request specialist safety advice from Energy Queensland. It is very important that all workers are aware of the requirements to work safely near powerlines and the tool also allows users to share the requirements of the site with all workers. Download the app now: https://bit.ly/Look_Up_and_Live

20.01.2022 During this COVID 19 Pandemic, Queensland Chief Health Officer has asked resources organisations to follow latest public health directions and submit a health plan set by Chief Health officer. Extra precautions are in place for Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) workers. In camps it is expected that everyone follows these recommendations/rules: Infection control in kitchens and food preparation areas; Suitable accommodation for self-quarantine;... Maintain social distancing in camps, including recreational activities, including outdoor sport; Limiting movement of workers from camps and into the broader community; No more hot bedding to limit contact between employees; Cleaning each room thoroughly between uses, including changing and washing linen. If youre a mine worker head to the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy website for more information https://bit.ly/dnrme_qld_gov

19.01.2022 Can you recognise when someone in your organisation needs help? Energy Skills Queensland will be hosting a webinar to increase awareness about mental health in the energy and mining sectors. With presentations from White Ribbon Ambassador, Michael Jeh, Griffith University’s Dr Victoria Ross and Mates in Energy and Mining Case Worker James Lacey, join ESQ for some insights into the key issues affecting mental health and how the energy and mining sectors support their workers.... Register today for free below. http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus

19.01.2022 Join our Mental Health in Focus webinar panel discussion to hear Dr Victoria Ross from Griffith University discuss the benefits of implementing a positive mental health and suicide awareness culture in the workplace. Panel Discussion - Mental Health in Focus. Register now by clicking on the link below http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus

17.01.2022 Based in Blackwater and Emerald, Energy Skills Queenslands current Drilling Career Start CQ project demonstrates an agile response to the current crisis, allowing the continuation of programs through flexible training delivery. ESQ has liaised closely with training partner, Inclusive Skills Academy as the crisis unfolded, implementing numerous measures to protect the health of participants, staff and the wider community. It has been about ensuring social distance and eli...minating potential sources of cross contamination. Thanks to these efforts, the project was able to commence in late March as scheduled, albeit with fewer participants to meet new restrictions on the size and duration of indoor and outdoor gatherings. ESQ continues to monitor this unfolding situation in partnership with the RTO and all project stakeholders, ensuring that any additional requirements from the relevant authorities are implemented as they emerge! To learn more about ESQs programs, contact us today!

16.01.2022 Get involved in Electricity Safety Week 711 September and join Footy legend and Australian Survivor champ Mat Rogers talking about how he manages his mental health. Register now for free!

16.01.2022 Join our Safety at Leadership at Work webinar to hear the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager for PENSAR discuss the benefits of implementing a safety culture in his workplace. Register for free now: https://bit.ly/Safety_Leadership_at_Work_Webinar

15.01.2022 We are looking for a capable, energetic and organised Participant Mentor to assist us with the delivery of our Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects in the Gympie and Maryborough region! For more information, click below!

14.01.2022 MORE SQW SUCCESS FOR ENERGY SKILLS QUEENSLAND! ESQ are excited to announce that we have been successful in the latest Skilling Queenslanders for Work round, wining funding for four new projects: Career Start Rail Skills Mackay Career Start Rail Skills Ipswich... Electrotechnology Career Start Salisbury Metal Fabrication Career Start Yatala We look forward to working with RTOs CERT Training RTO ID 51333, Future Skills and Major Training Group RTO 6139 and our industry partners to prepare local job seekers for ongoing employment success. For further information and start dates, email [email protected] or contact ESQ on (07) 3721 8800. #SQW #WorkforceSkilling #CERT #FutureSkills #MajorTraining

14.01.2022 Our Career Start Rail Skills crew in action at Mary Valley Rattler in Gympie preparing to replace 70 metres of track. #RailSkills #SQW

13.01.2022 How important is a positive safety culture within your organisation? Find out more about the benefits of Safety Leadership at Work at our upcoming webinar. Register for free here: https://bit.ly/Safety_Leadership_at_Work_Webinar... If you have any questions please feel free to comment below.

13.01.2022 Following the deaths of eight miners at QLD coal mines in the past two years, Queensland government passed a legislation introducing a new industrial manslaughter offence. The significant change with this legislation is that, resource company executives and senior officers face a maximum of 20 years in jail for negligence in workers deaths while carrying out work at mines. The companies could receive fines of up to A$13.3 million for each death. The Queensland resources ind...ustry stakeholders should begin reviewing work health and safety procedures and training processes to avoid potential incidents. To learn more about the amendment head to https://bit.ly/QLDIndustrialManslaughter

13.01.2022 Suicide is a preventable problem in the energy and mining industry. Increasing awareness of mental health and suicide is an essential element in providing a safe, healthy work environment. Find out more by joining our "Mental Health in Focus" webinar. Join ESQ's Rick Mitchell along with:... Dr Victoria Ross, Senior Research Fellow at Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention at Griffith University. James Lacey, Case manager at Mates in Energy and Mining. Michael Jeh, White Ribbon Ambassador, and former cricketer. Register today for FREE below. http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus

12.01.2022 We are now recruiting for our Metal Fabrication Career Start program 2020! ESQ’s Metal Fabrication Career Start program will prepare participants for entry into apprenticeships in the Sheet Metal industry or related fabrication trades. Participants will be supported throughout the program and linked with industry contacts for employment opportunities. Training will cover underpinning knowledge requirements and include a range of hands-on, practical learning activities. Ther...e is no cost to eligible* participants. The program will run for 8 weeks at Major’s training hub in Yatala. To learn more register to attend the information session http://bit.ly/Yatala_MFIS.

12.01.2022 Do you have an electrical apprentice? Tune in to watch the Electrical Safety Offices free webinar on Thursday 10 September for tips on keeping them safe at work. #ElectricitySafetyWeek

12.01.2022 Today is the last day to register for the ESQ Safety Leadership at Work Webinar! Dont miss out on the opportunity to make a difference and change your workplace safety culture! Register now for free by clicking the link below. ... https://bit.ly/Safety_Leadership_at_Work See more

11.01.2022 Safety leadership can save lives! Hear more about the benefits of Safety Leadership at Work at our upcoming webinar. Register for free here: https://bit.ly/Safety_Leadership_at_Work_Webinar... Also, for more information about fatalities head to https://bit.ly/Safe_Work_Australia

10.01.2022 We lose a construction worker every second day to suicide. What can you do to help? Energy Skills Queensland will be hosting a webinar to increase awareness about mental health in the energy and mining sectors. Join us for some insights into the key issues affecting mental health. With presentations from White Ribbon Ambassador, Michael Jeh, Griffith University’s Dr Victoria Ross and Mates in Energy and Mining Case Worker James Lacey. ... Register now by clicking on the link below. http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus

10.01.2022 Energy Skills Queensland has been focusing on what skills are needed for the future workforce with the advent of digital drivers. Future Skills was the focus of a presentation given at St Patricks College in Brisbane to Edmund Rice Education Australia, a collection of 55 Schools around Australia educating over 39,000 students to successfully navigate the future workforce landscape. The presentation highlighted what are the current drivers for change, what impact these trends are having and what skills are essential for the future workforce. If you need help identifying what your workforce needs contact ESQ at [email protected].

10.01.2022 Join our Mental Health in Focus webinar panel discussion to hear James Lacey from Mates in Energy and Mining discuss the benefits of implementing a positive mental health and suicide awareness culture in the workplace. Panel Discussion - Mental Health in Focus Register now by clicking on the link below. http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus

09.01.2022 Every sector in Australia has felt the impacts of the current health crisis and in order to better navigate this fast-moving situation, ESQ needs a deeper level of understanding of its impacts to provide some practical steps for industries to deal with this scenario. The crisis raises several unique challenges and even though the most visible ones are the financial pressures, including results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, there are a number of other ways bu...sinesses can be impacted. By completing the short survey below youll enable ESQ to develop mitigating strategies and help reduce the impacts of this pandemic within our industry, enterprises, contractors and workers. bit.ly/ESQ_Survey

09.01.2022 ESQ is recruiting now for training in the Rail industry with "Career Start Rail Skills Program in Gympie. To learn more please attend the information session on the 4th of March, at 11am, or contact ESQ on (07) 3721 8800.

08.01.2022 Energy Skills Queensland will run a FREE Safety Leadership at Work webinar. The event involves introducing leaders to the concept of Safety Leadership based on the LEAD model while discussing how the principles can change Safety Culture within your organisation and potentially reduce work related injuries and fatalities! Register now for FREE by clicking below.

08.01.2022 A reminder that our Safety Leadership at Work (SLAW) Webinar is next week. Join us and the Commissioner for Electrical Safety, Greg Skyring to discuss Safety Leadership and its impacts on your organisation! Register now for FREE: bit.ly/SLAW_webinar

07.01.2022 Find out more about mental health and suicide awareness at our upcoming webinar "Mental Health in Focus". If you have any questions, please feel free to leave comments below. http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus

05.01.2022 Short on Cash and Need an Electrical Apprentice? We have all been there in need of an extra pair of hands and not enough time or resources to find and take on an apprentice! To help young people get a start Energy Skills QLD may be able to help. As a trusted not-for-profit Centre for Energy Excellence, ESQ has 11 candidates that have graduated with a Certificate II in Electrotechnology. These candidates come job ready and as a bonus to employers, we have sourced incentive...s to offset up to 90% of their 1st year wages. But you will need to be quick - only 6 are eligible for the full amount! For a confidential discussion please contact Energy Skills QLD on 07 3721 8800 or send an email to [email protected].

05.01.2022 Mining, oil, and gas are important contributors to Australian economy. It is timely to discuss some important research findings and recommendations by Dr Sean Brady to understand the risks associated with operating mine sites and how each one of us in the industry, can support build a safe workplace. Dr Brady conducted an in-depth analysis of all fatal accidents on mine sites from 2000-2019 and in his review - Brady Heywood Review by Dr Shawn Brady for the department of Nat...ural Resources Mines and Energy in December 2019, he recommended eleven areas to focus on. In the coming weeks we will explore each of those recommendations in detail! For the full document head to https://bit.ly/BradyHeywood

05.01.2022 Increasing awareness of mental health and suicide is an essential element in providing a safe, healthy work environment. Find out more by joining our "Mental Health in Focus" mental health and suicide awareness webinar on the 22nd of October, 2pm. Register today below:... http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus

04.01.2022 Mitchel Wiffler from CV Services Brisbane shares his insights on how the Safety Leadership at Work program changed the organisations attitude towards safety. Register for our Safety Leadership webinar to find out more: https://bit.ly/Safety_Leadership_at_Work

02.01.2022 Our Mental Health in Focus Webinar promoted a great conversation about the benefits of implementing a positive mental health and suicide awareness culture in the workplace. We would like to thank all of those that took the time to be part of this very important conversation and a special thanks to our very talented panel for their contribution!

02.01.2022 Join our Mental Health in Focus webinar panel discussion. Hear from Michael Jeh, a White Ribbon Ambassador and supporter of the Mate Bystander Education Program at Griffith University discussing the benefits of implementing a positive mental health and suicide awareness culture in the workplace. Register now by clicking on the link below.... http://bit.ly/MentalHealthinFocus See more

01.01.2022 ESQ still has some places available for our next intake of the Drilling Career Start - Emerald. For more information about the course, eligibility criteria and how to enrol, please contact Jeff McIlroy - Program Coordinator at [email protected] or call 0448 106 647.

01.01.2022 Congrats to our participants Shayne Mitchell & Clinton McKenna for breaking the record time of CERT Training RTO ID 51333 Rail Trainings Unclip & Clip up Competition! Nice work legends!!

01.01.2022 ESQ is proud to partner with Mates in Energy and other organisations in the energy sector on the delivery of an awareness and fund-raising event this year to help combat the impact of mental illness on the energy workforce. Thanks to funding from the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, we are now seeking six motivated and capable trainees to work with us on the planning and promotion of the Mates in Energy Event. If you are interested in event management and communications, please apply via the link below.